Feb 7, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren and guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) talk on the sideline in the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
The Indiana Pacers did not head into the All-Star break at their best and now they have a bit of a hill to climb in the back half of the season. The schedule will not be easy or really even in their favor, so this final stretch will demand playoff-level hoops from Indiana.
With the second half tipping off this week, it’s time to look ahead at the rest of the season.